Menier Chocolate Factory News

Daniel Schumann and Lee Dean have announced the world première of By Royal Appointment – the debut play of Daisy Goodwin, creator of hit ITV historical drama Victoria – directed by Dominic Dromgoole.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat favourite Jason Donovan will return to Southampton's Mayflower Theatre this spring. For one week only, he will reprise his celebrated role as Pharaoh.

 New Works Provincetown and Shared Experience will present a workshop in London of the new musical Maiden Voyage with book and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean.

The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced the full cast for William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the UK premiere of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. Greenberg also directs, returning to the Menier having previously directed The Baker’s Wife and Barnum.

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Sanaz Toossi's English, directed by Knud Adams, is officially coming to Broadway, and is now playing. Meet the cast of English here!

From the bold new musicals aimed at Gen Z audiences, to classic play revivals and experimental dance productions, London has offered a variety of shows across its stages this year. Louise Penn celebrates her pick of the work of the West End and smaller off-West End spaces.

Watch a video of Donny Osmond performing 'Song of the King' as the Pharaoh in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! The 2025 tour opened at the Edinburgh Playhouse for a Christmas season on 3 December.

Further casting has been announced for IF/THEN, by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, in the cast led by Kerry Ellis. David Hunter joins the cast as Lucas. Further casting to be announced.

Performances are now underway for the UK tour of the London Palladium production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, featuring Donny Osmond as Pharaoh. Read the reviews here!

Grand dame Sian Phillips stealing the show, Adam Cooper giving an unexpected twirl and smaller theatre spaces punching above their weight. These are some of BroadwayWorld reviewer Cheryl Markosky's favourite theatre moments of 2024.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Theatre Royal Bath Productions in association with Universal Theatrical Group have  announced casting for the World Premiere of brand-new musical Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical at Theatre Royal Bath from 22 March to 12 April 2025.

The first major London revival of Mel Brooks’ musical adaptation of The Producers is now open at the Menier Chocolate Factory, directed by Tony Award-winning Patrick Marber and Broadway choreographer Lorin Latarro.

Good things come to those who wait. Last seen in the West End way back in 2004, starring Nathan Lane and Lee Evans, Mel Brooks' satirical work of genius, The Producers, has finally goose-stepped its way to a glorious return to the London stage at the wonderful Menier Chocolate Factory.

Performances are underway for The Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Check out all new photos here!

Cynthia Erivo is looking to follow in the footsteps of an industry legend. With the Wicked movie achieving massive success, Erivo has named actress, singer, and director Barbra Streisand as one of her greatest inspirations in her career. She also revealed that she is 'learning towards' directing herself. Learn more here.

You can now get a first look at the 2024 /2025 tour of the London Palladium production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, featuring Donny Osmond as Pharaoh (Edinburgh only), Christina Bianco as Narrator and Adam Filipe as Joseph. See photos!

 Laura Benanti will play Marmee March and Julian Ovenden will play Father in a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women. Learn more here!

Un’unica notte magica nella quale un cast d’eccezione, accompagnato dalla FVG Orchestra diretta da Beatrice Venezi, interpreterà oltre trenta indimenticabili melodie tra cui la celebre “Let it Go” - dal musical Disney “Frozen”, e poi “Wicked”, “Mary Poppins”, “Mamma Mia!”, “Shrek”, “La famiglia Addams”, “Jekyll & Hyde”, “Funny Girl”, “Pretty Woman” e “The Greatest Showman”.